Greetings friends! It is 24th of December, 2024. Christmas is here finally. Work closes at noon today as Christmas is tomorrow. Merry Christmas in advance guys!!!

I wish my family and friends a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year celebration in advance.

God uses foolish things of this world to confirm the wisdom of the wise

Yesterday was a great day as I celebrated my birthday. Belated Happy Birthday to me

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that all versions of the naira, including the old and new designs of ₦1000, ₦500, and ₦200 denominations, as well as the commemorative and previous designs of the ₦100 denomination, remain valid and continue to be legal tender without any deadline. CBN, in a statement signed by its Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Sidi Ali Hakama, said it is essential to clarify the misinformation regarding the validity of the old ₦1000, ₦500, and ₦200banknotescurrently incirculation. The apex bank reiterated that the subsisting Supreme Court ruling granted on November 29, 2023, permits the concurrent circulation of all versions of the ₦1000, ₦500, and ₦200 denominations of the Naira indefinitely. It further advised the public to disregard any claims that the old series of banknotes willceasetobe legaltender on December 31, 2024. The statement reads, “TheCentral Bankof Nigeria (CBN) has observed the misinformation regarding the validity of the old ₦1000, ₦500, and ₦200 banknotes currently in circulation. “In line with the Bank’s previous clarifications and to offer further assurance, the CBN wishes to reiterate that the subsisting Supreme Court ruling granted on November 29, 2023, permits the concurrent circulation of all versions of the ₦1000, ₦500, and ₦200 denominations of the Naira indefinitely. “For theavoidanceof doubt, all versions of the naira, including the old and new designs of N1000, N500, and N200 denominations, as well as the commemorative and previous designs of the N100 denomination, remain valid and continue to be legal tender without any deadline. “We, therefore, advise the public to disregard any claims that the old series of the aforementioned banknotes will cease to be legal tender on December 31, 2024. We urge Nigerians to continue accepting all Naira banknotes (both old and redesigned) for their daily transactions and to handle them with care to ensure their longevity. “Furthermore, the general public is encouraged to embrace alternative modes of payment, such as e-channels, to reduce pressure on using physical cash.”

Any person who is afraid of being criticized is also afraid of developing and improving!

I went to my cousin's birthday party, and everything was going joyously as expected until 10 PM. I informed my cousin of my departure, but he insisted that I spend the night at his house. However, my mom had told me not to sleep over for reasons best known to her. I didn’t want to upset my cousin, nor did I want to disobey my mom. So, I made a choice that would please everyone. I told my cousin that I wouldn’t stay the night, but I would hang around a little longer. He happily agreed, and I’m pretty sure he thought I would eventually change my mind. Around 1 AM, I announced my departure again, and my cousin began his sermon of persuasion, reminding me of the rising insecurity in the country. He was speaking facts, but disobeying my mom was something I wasn’t ready to do. I assured him that I would be safe and left. I courageously walked until I reached a particular route called Ogenebo. Ogenebo is a community pond in the Nsukka area of Enugu state. Rumor had it that a man who couldn’t repay a bank loan had jumped into Ogenebo when the bank threatened to claim his properties. No one knew he had jumped into Ogenebo; he was declared missing and searched for over five days. It was on the fifth day that his body was found floating on the surface by a woman who had gone to fetch water. After his death, another rumor arose that his spirit hovered around Ogenebo, appearing to people who passed the route late at night. As I approached Ogenebo, the thought struck me, and my whole body began to shake. The night was as silent as a graveyard. All I could hear was the tapping of my feet on the ground. I wished I could just disappear and reappear at home. Just as I was walking, I suddenly began to hear footsteps behind me. That’s when my heart started beating a hundred times a second. Looking back wasn’t even an option because I was terrified. I increased my pace and realized that the footsteps behind me were also trying to match my speed. That was when I knew it was time for a marathon. I quickly kicked off my slippers and started running. The footsteps also switched from walking to running, and that’s when my feet broke the Guinness World Record for speed. I don’t know how it happened, but I’m sure I was moving at the speed of light. As I was running—or should I say flying—I kept praying that my mom wouldn’t take long to open the door. Luckily for me, when I got home, my mom hadn’t even locked the door because she believed I would be coming back . I quickly opened the door, jumped inside, and bolted it shut. I was shocked to see that my mom was still awake, and I’m sure it was because of me. Moms are really the best! She asked me what had been chasing me, but I told her we’d talk during the day and went straight to bed. A hand tapped me, and I opened my eyes only to discover that it was morning.“Good morning, Mama,” I greeted, yawning.“Good morning, son. Someone wants to see you.”Curious, I followed my mom outside to see who was looking for me. When we got out, I was shocked to see a madman holding my slippers. He stretched them toward me and said, "Last night, I was scared. That’s why I was following you. Then you suddenly shook off your slippers and started running."🏃😂😂😂😂 © Aneke Daniel Makuochukwu

Success could only be achieved through determination. A success without a successor is not a good success

Until you pass through challenges that exposes the true nature of your friends, then, you don't know your friends

MARRIAGE IS GIVE AND TAKE 1. When a woman is humble, she becomes a natural charm to her husband 2. When a woman is submissive, she gets what she desires from her husband 3. When a woman is trustworthy, she can control her husband's finances 4. When a woman is hospitable, she can host her husband's meeting 5. When a woman is friendly, she becomes her husband's best friend 6. When a woman is jovial and playful, she can unlock her husband's sad mood 7. When a woman is appreciative, she receives unexpected gifts from her husband 8. When a woman is respectful, she can attend her husband's cultural meetings with him 9. When a woman is understandable, her husband feels free to tell her even the ugly 10. When a woman is peaceful, her husband comes rushing home each time 11. When a woman is tender hearted, she makes a great mother for her kids 12. When a woman is slow tempered, she knows when to approach her husband in times of misunderstandings and arguments 13. When a woman is not vulnerable, she is loved by her husband 14. When a woman does not keep secrets from her husband, her husband tells her all of his every moves 15. When a woman is prayerful, she becomes a powerful support system to her husband 16. When a woman is God fearing, she sets her home on the principles of God the Almighty 17. When a woman is selfless, her husband relies completely on her 18. When a woman is creative, she and the husband can figure out the future together Unfortunately when you are not any of these, it becomes so hard for you to enjoy marriage. Seek God's help to become any of the above, you can't do it on your own. Greetings to all submissive Women A GOOD WOMAN BUILDS HER OWN HOME (NVC)